Ypsilanti’s WEMU radio station sees major audience growth during pandemic
Increased hunger for local news could be behind a significant increase in listenership at Eastern Michigan University's radio station.
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“A sleepy village that’s just starting to come to life”: Dixboro honors the old and embraces the new
Recent years in Dixboro have seen the reinvigoration of a beloved restaurant, the establishment of a farmers market, and the founding of a school for traditional arts and crafts.
New coalition aims to support Black farmers in Ypsilanti and throughout Washtenaw County
A project called the Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund is raising funds to make farming more equitable across the county, particularly in the greater Ypsilanti area.
Can parks help lower health care costs? New efforts in Southeast Michigan say yes
Getting outdoors has long been linked to good health, but recent efforts across Southeast Michigan show that the region's parks provide major, measurable benefits to residents' well-being.
New wayfinding initiatives keep Southeast Michigan park users on the right path
Throughout Southeast Michigan, dedicated park planners, facilities staff, and community activists are behind the scenes, hard at work, to make sure you don't get lost.
Heroic Futures event will use superhero comics to inspire young people to lead
The event is made possible due to a partnership between Ypsilanti-based nonprofit Hero Nation and the annual free event called Bold Futures.
Ann Arbor tech leaders of color weigh in on how to improve DEI in their industry
We chatted with three local tech leaders of color about the diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges their industry faces, and what needs to be done to build an industry that is welcoming and accessible to all.
New Ypsilanti facility provides safe space for those experiencing mental health crisis
In the past, people experiencing a mental health crisis would often end up interacting with police officers or being admitted to a locked psychiatric unit, but a new county initiative aims to change that.
Michigan Trails Week Challenge asks you to get outside and log your miles online
Thinking of getting out and enjoying local trails? Michigan Trails Week is the perfect time to make it happen!
Ypsi nonprofits collaborate to create cozy housing for youth transitioning out of foster care
Our House and HouseN2Home worked together to furnish a three-story home for foster care youth ages 16-19.
“A sleepy village that’s just starting to come to life”: Dixboro honors the old and embraces the new
Recent years in Dixboro have seen the reinvigoration of a beloved restaurant, the establishment of a farmers market, and the founding of a school for traditional arts and crafts.
New coalition aims to support Black farmers in Ypsilanti and throughout Washtenaw County
A project called the Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund is raising funds to make farming more equitable across the county, particularly in the greater Ypsilanti area.
Can parks help lower health care costs? New efforts in Southeast Michigan say yes
Getting outdoors has long been linked to good health, but recent efforts across Southeast Michigan show that the region's parks provide major, measurable benefits to residents' well-being.
New wayfinding initiatives keep Southeast Michigan park users on the right path
Throughout Southeast Michigan, dedicated park planners, facilities staff, and community activists are behind the scenes, hard at work, to make sure you don't get lost.
Heroic Futures event will use superhero comics to inspire young people to lead
The event is made possible due to a partnership between Ypsilanti-based nonprofit Hero Nation and the annual free event called Bold Futures.
Ann Arbor tech leaders of color weigh in on how to improve DEI in their industry
We chatted with three local tech leaders of color about the diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges their industry faces, and what needs to be done to build an industry that is welcoming and accessible to all.
New Ypsilanti facility provides safe space for those experiencing mental health crisis
In the past, people experiencing a mental health crisis would often end up interacting with police officers or being admitted to a locked psychiatric unit, but a new county initiative aims to change that.
Michigan Trails Week Challenge asks you to get outside and log your miles online
Thinking of getting out and enjoying local trails? Michigan Trails Week is the perfect time to make it happen!
Ypsi nonprofits collaborate to create cozy housing for youth transitioning out of foster care
Our House and HouseN2Home worked together to furnish a three-story home for foster care youth ages 16-19.
